#299 Groundhogs Day, a Prognostication Secret Frequency

Every February, we wait with bated breath for the anthropomorphic divination of a hibernating mammal to tell us if winter will end soon. Why the fascination with this form of weather prognostication? Is there any science behind it? And why does it always feel like the damn Groundhog sees its shadow? Crystal and Chigg explore some of the history behind this yearly ritual, the science and magic surrounding it, and how to use this in your games. We swear you won't end in a time loop....

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#299 Groundhogs Day, a Prognostication Secret Frequency is an episode from Darker Days Podcast by Derek Day.

This episode is 55:21 long.

This episode was published on Mar 27, 2026.

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